Extras

A Christmas morning tradition continues with the York Factory Whistle Concert beginning at 12:15 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 25. This year's concert moves to its new location at 240 Arch St., York. This event is free and open to the public. Information: 717-887-7103.

Do your last-minute holiday shopping the local way at BLOOM Art Market from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, at several businesses along W. Philadelphia and N. Beaver Streets. Free refreshments will be provided and artists will offer door prizes. Information: 717-746-6278.

Come out for a crisp, mid-holiday "Marshmallow Hike" through the winter woods and warm up afterward with hot chocolate and a toasty fire at Rocky Ridge County Park, Pheasant Pavilion, in the Hidden Laurel Picnic Area, from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26. This program is free and open to the public. Participants are asked to register. Information: 717-428-1961.

The York Chapter of USA Dance will hold its Christmas Dance Party from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, at the Alert Fire Hall, 3119 N. George St., Emigsville. Food will be provided, along with music by Studio 5. Tickets: $10-$15. Information: 717-244-0985.

Celebrate the final hours of light before the long winter night at a Winter Solstice Party at Weavings, Ink. Gallery, 208 Hellam St., Wrightsville, from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21. This event is free and open to the public. Information: 717-252-3518 or www.weavingsink.com.

Sports

There are some big-time varsity high school basketball rivalries set for Friday night.

Red Lion and Dallastown will square off in a girls-boys doubleheader at Red Lion. The girls' game tips off at 6:30 p.m., followed by the boys' game at approximately 8 p.m.

In addition, York High visits Central York and West York travels to Dover in boys' action, while West York plays host to Central York in a girls' game. All of those games are scheduled to tip off at 7:30 p.m.

Get Tickets

"Majestic Time," a limited time display of the largest collection of Thomas Tompoin's clocks, watches and sundials, is open through Sunday, Jan. 19, at The National Watch & Clock Museum, 514 Poplar St., Columbia. Tickets: $4-$20. Information: 717-684-8261 or www.nawcc.org.